On Writing a Crown of Heroic Sonnets
Not for the faint-hearted61 total reviews
Comment from Norbanus
How true, the faint of heart should stand aside
when sonnets by the bunch come to the fore.
A poet with the skills to grow such work
Should surely earn awards. (or some such perk)
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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How true, the faint of heart should stand aside
when sonnets by the bunch come to the fore.
A poet with the skills to grow such work
Should surely earn awards. (or some such perk)
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Thank you kind sir for your eloquent and flattering review and for the six stars.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Heroic Crown of Sonnets, sure. But a Herculean effort, no doubt about it!
I must say, Tony, that of all of these I have read, this one really made the most sense to me. I especially enjoyed how you took us on a journey from infancy, to what we all ultimately face the moment we're born--death.
I applaud you noble, well penned effort with a gracious bow. This is one whale of a ride!
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Heroic Crown of Sonnets, sure. But a Herculean effort, no doubt about it!
I must say, Tony, that of all of these I have read, this one really made the most sense to me. I especially enjoyed how you took us on a journey from infancy, to what we all ultimately face the moment we're born--death.
I applaud you noble, well penned effort with a gracious bow. This is one whale of a ride!
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Thanks so much for this heart-warming review, Dean. I appreciate your very kind words.
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My pleasure, Tony.
Comment from Jackarrie
Wow a crown of heroic sonnets, another new one for me, there is no doubt you are an accomplished poet, and this one you have put so much of yourself in it. I loved the first half of it immensely. I must confess I am not great at long poems.(cathartics) I have learned from your authors notes, for that I am grateful.
Really well done. Mary
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Wow a crown of heroic sonnets, another new one for me, there is no doubt you are an accomplished poet, and this one you have put so much of yourself in it. I loved the first half of it immensely. I must confess I am not great at long poems.(cathartics) I have learned from your authors notes, for that I am grateful.
Really well done. Mary
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Thank you so much for your kind review, Mary. I loved your description of long poems as cathartics. This was definitely a one-off for me! I'm not a great fan of verbal incontinence either!
Comment from Patrick G Cox
Hi tfawkus,
Definitely a six for your excellent Crown of Sonnets, certainly one of the best I've seen and read.
Very well done, I can well understand why this would be a major challenge - and perhaps why I remain 'not a poet'!
Patrick
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Hi tfawkus,
Definitely a six for your excellent Crown of Sonnets, certainly one of the best I've seen and read.
Very well done, I can well understand why this would be a major challenge - and perhaps why I remain 'not a poet'!
Patrick
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Many thanks for your generous comments, Patrick, and the six-star review. Much appreciated!
Comment from califdot
What a great sonnet. The time and effort that this sonnet took to write is apparent. Your poem flows nicely. The cadence is nice and easily heard when read out loud. Excellent sonnet and well written. Good job!
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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What a great sonnet. The time and effort that this sonnet took to write is apparent. Your poem flows nicely. The cadence is nice and easily heard when read out loud. Excellent sonnet and well written. Good job!
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Many thanks for your review and generous comments, Califdot. Much appreciated!
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Your welcome!
Comment from GracieAnn
This A Crown of Heroic Sonnets contest entry fulfills all the elements of the contest as it chronicles the life stages of development. Well penned. All the best in the contest! :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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This A Crown of Heroic Sonnets contest entry fulfills all the elements of the contest as it chronicles the life stages of development. Well penned. All the best in the contest! :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Many thanks for your review and generous comments, GracieAnn. Much appreciated!
Comment from pipersfancy
The manifestation of your heroic thoughts and imaginative adventures is more than mortal achievement, my friend - this work is magnificent! Clearly, your muse takes you on journeys where others fear to tread. Bravo! Give her a kiss from me, as well!
Christina
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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The manifestation of your heroic thoughts and imaginative adventures is more than mortal achievement, my friend - this work is magnificent! Clearly, your muse takes you on journeys where others fear to tread. Bravo! Give her a kiss from me, as well!
Christina
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Thank you for your charming review, Christina, and the generous gift of six stars. I shall present them to my muse with a special kiss from you!
Comment from Katzintx
I have never read a crown sonnet. What an interesting poetry challenge reminds me of an epic prose as in Milton's paradise or even Beowulf with more rules. Thanks for teaching me something new katz
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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I have never read a crown sonnet. What an interesting poetry challenge reminds me of an epic prose as in Milton's paradise or even Beowulf with more rules. Thanks for teaching me something new katz
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Many thanks for your review and kind words!
Comment from adewpearl
strong rhyming throughout
good use of consistent iambic meter throughout
fill my fragile, mists of mystery, soon I spiraled, shall shift - good use of alliteration and assonance in various places
This is definitely a form that requires time and thought to compose, so I applaud you :-) I have to admit it is one of my least favorite forms, for though the writer has to be a really good writer and a committed one to get through so many lines, my attention just drifts before I reach the end. I don't mean this about your poem but about every poem I've ever read in the form. But great respect for pulling it off :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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strong rhyming throughout
good use of consistent iambic meter throughout
fill my fragile, mists of mystery, soon I spiraled, shall shift - good use of alliteration and assonance in various places
This is definitely a form that requires time and thought to compose, so I applaud you :-) I have to admit it is one of my least favorite forms, for though the writer has to be a really good writer and a committed one to get through so many lines, my attention just drifts before I reach the end. I don't mean this about your poem but about every poem I've ever read in the form. But great respect for pulling it off :-) Brooke
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Thanks, Brooke! I thought I'd give it a go though I'm no great fan of long poems either. Most nuggets are about the right size to fit in a nutshell. As you probably noticed, my attention also started wandering off around about the halfway mark! :)
Comment from Winslow
Dear Fawcus,
To give you less would be a crime, for this sonnet does surly shine. Very eloquently done and with your muse you tally ho for your post will never bore.
Good luck in the contest.
Warm regards,
Winslwo
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Dear Fawcus,
To give you less would be a crime, for this sonnet does surly shine. Very eloquently done and with your muse you tally ho for your post will never bore.
Good luck in the contest.
Warm regards,
Winslwo
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Many thanks for your generous comments, Winslow, and the six-star review. Much appreciated!